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Charging the Battery
First Ste
p
s
The following chart explains CHARGE lamp status.
3
Remove the battery and unplug the charger when charging is
complete.
B
Notes on the Battery Charger
•
The supplied battery charger is for use only with the Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12.
•
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery charger on page iii before using the battery
charger.
B
Notes on the Battery
•
Be sure to read and follow the warnings for the battery on page iii and the section, “The Battery”
(
176), before using the battery.
•
If the battery is not used for an extended period, recharge it at least once every six months and
completely exhaust it before returning it to storage.
C
Note on AC Power Supply
•
If the AC Adapter EH-62F (available separately;
178) is used, power is supplied to the camera
from an electrical outlet and taking pictures and playing back pictures are available with this
camera.
•
Do not, under any circumstances, use another make or model of AC adapter other than EH-62F.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in overheating or in damage to the camera.
CHAR
G
E lamp
Description
Blinks
Battery charging.
On
Battery fully charged.
Flickers
•
The battery is not inserted correctly. Remove the battery and
reinsert it into the battery charger so that the battery is lying
flat.
•
The ambient temperature is not suited to charging. Charge
the battery indoors with an ambient temperature of 5 °C to
35 °C (41 °F to 95 °F) before use.
•
The battery is faulty. Stop charging immediately, unplug the
charger, and take both the battery and charger to your retailer
or Nikon-authorized service representative.